DIGITAL TWIN VIRTUAL APPROACH OF ROBOT BASED INCREMENTAL SHEET-METAL FORMING PROCESS

Mihai CRENGANIȘ, Alexandru BÂRSAN, Radu BREAZ, Claudia GÎRJOB, Mihai POPP

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This study aims to develop and qualitatively validate a digital twin of an incremental sheet-metal forming (ISMF) system using a KUKA KR 210 industrial robot. Leveraging Industry 4.0 principles, the digital twin integrates physical and virtual components to enhance manufacturing efficiency and performance. The research outlines an experimental setup for robotic incremental forming, employing dynamic modeling and toolpath using MATLAB-Simscape-Multibody. The study investigates kinematics, toolpath, forming forces, and dynamic modeling of the robot. Results demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and quality assurance in ISMF processes, contributing to advancements in intelligent manufacturing.

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